Accounting Specialist (AR/Collections/HAP/VMS)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Counsels and assists landlords and tenants on matters pertaining to the payment of housing assistance.
• Generates requested and required statistical and narrative reports including HUD VMS reporting and prepares and monitors HCV leasing forecast for all programs in both units and dollars.
• Interfaces with landlords and tenants on matters pertaining to the payment of housing assistance.
• Reviews and monitors portability billing and fees.
• Maintains program cash flow, unit lease up, increment changes, ACC renewals, and general tracking of allocations.
• Processes vendor 1099s and ensures processing of backup withholding.
• Ensures data integrity by reviewing, reconciling, approving and monitoring financial transactions and journal vouchers.
• Completes vendor changes and sets up direct deposit for owners to receive HAP payments electronically.
• Examines, reviews and analyzes all information/documents in conjunction with the disbursement of funds.
• Coordinates completion of monthly and supplemental check runs.
• Coordinates the collection of HAP information and processes HAP and UAP checks; submits positive pay to bank.

Qualifications

• Two years recent experience directly relating to fiscal management of an operation comparable in complexity to the HCV program, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Must obtain required certifications within specified timeframes.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and ability to use specialized PHA software.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and systems, including maintenance of general ledgers and journals, accounts payable, accounts receivable and preparation of related statements.
• Experience in compiling and organizing management and financial reports.
• Working knowledge of data processing applications and systems related to financial management.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Analytical ability and facility in statistical analysis and presentation of data.
• Possess excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written mediums and group presentations, clear and consistent business information to various levels of management and with internal and external key stakeholders as appropriate.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required to effectively communicate with customers, team members, and management.
• Professional working proficiency in Spanish/Creole a plus.